My Dad's name is Howard and he is 56 years old. For many years my Dad has struggled with extreme stress, anxiety and depression, and now also suffers with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, a condition characterized by long-term fatigue and other flu-like symptoms; including muscle pain and weakness that limits a person's. . . . .

My Dad's name is Howard and he is 56 years old. For
many years my Dad has struggled with extreme stress, anxiety and depression, and
now also suffers with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, a condition characterized by
long-term fatigue and other flu-like symptoms; including muscle pain and
weakness that limits a person's ability to carry out even ordinary daily
activities. The doctor has advised my Dad that there is currently no known cure
for M.E and that even though his symptoms may be mildly alleviated with
painkillers and anti-depressants he will most likely be affected for the rest of
his life.

Being self-employed, working long hours is extremely
challenging for my Dad. Income is low, the worry of which only adds to the
effects of his condition, causing disordered sleep, as well as poor memory and
concentration, making simple daily tasks considerably more difficult. Some days
my Dad finds himself feeling so unwell that he is confined to bed due to the
debilitating fatigue of painful muscles and joints.

Given his significant health and mobility issues, and being without
transport of his own since his car broke down several years ago, there is no
doubt that my Dad needs as much help and support as possible. But with us, his 3
grown up children, living more than 100 miles away, help is not such a simple
matter.

The limiting effects of my Dad's condition makes getting
from A to B by means of public transport, with lots of walking between buses and
trains, no longer a realistic or sensible option. This leaves my Dad feeling
isolated and unhappy, and us feeling helpless and frustrated. When all is said
and done, just as we love our Dad, so our Dad loves us back, and knowing how he is unable to travel to important doctors and hospital appointments, or to see us without becoming even more unwell, is extremely concerning and upsetting for us all.

Determined to help I stumbled upon this website and after
reading some of the amazing appeals launched by other people I found myself
feeling uplifted, inspired and swelled with enthusiasm.

Holding on tightly to these thoughts, and because having his own reliable transport is vitally important and an absolute necessity for my Dad, I decided to launch my own
fundraising appeal. Monies donated will go towards helping my Dad to pay for
repairs to his existing vehicle which broke down several years ago when the
timing chain unexpectedly snapped causing extensive damage to the engine
estimated at well over £2,000 to repair and which has since stood unused for
such a long time that the tyres have now cracked and deflated, the brakes have
seized, and mold has been growing on the interior upholstery throughout the colder winter months - or to pay for a small
replacement vehicle which Dad can use to more easily travel back and forth to
the doctors, the hospital, and to see us, without the need for exhausting
journeys by bus and train. Any additional funds raised will be put towards my Dads
ultimate goal of moving closer to where we live, permanently reducing the time
and money needed to travel back and forth.

"Thanks for taking the time to read this; I hope you
can find it in your heart to help.”

My Dad's name is Howard and he is 56 years old. For
many years my Dad has struggled with extreme stress, anxiety and depression, and
now also suffers with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, a condition characterized by
long-term fatigue and other flu-like symptoms; including muscle pain and
weakness that limits a person's ability to carry out even ordinary daily
activities. The doctor has advised my Dad that there is currently no known cure
for M.E and that even though his symptoms may be mildly alleviated with
painkillers and anti-depressants he will most likely be affected for the rest of
his life.

Being self-employed, working long hours is extremely
challenging for my Dad. Income is low, the worry of which only adds to the
effects of his condition, causing disordered sleep, as well as poor memory and
concentration, making simple daily tasks considerably more difficult. Some days
my Dad finds himself feeling so unwell that he is confined to bed due to the
debilitating fatigue of painful muscles and joints.

Given his significant health and mobility issues, and being without
transport of his own since his car broke down several years ago, there is no
doubt that my Dad needs as much help and support as possible. But with us, his 3
grown up children, living more than 100 miles away, help is not such a simple
matter.

The limiting effects of my Dad's condition makes getting
from A to B by means of public transport, with lots of walking between buses and
trains, no longer a realistic or sensible option. This leaves my Dad feeling
isolated and unhappy, and us feeling helpless and frustrated. When all is said
and done, just as we love our Dad, so our Dad loves us back, and knowing how he is unable to travel to important doctors and hospital appointments, or to see us without becoming even more unwell, is extremely concerning and upsetting for us all.

Determined to help I stumbled upon this website and after
reading some of the amazing appeals launched by other people I found myself
feeling uplifted, inspired and swelled with enthusiasm.

Holding on tightly to these thoughts, and because having his own reliable transport is vitally important and an absolute necessity for my Dad, I decided to launch my own
fundraising appeal. Monies donated will go towards helping my Dad to pay for
repairs to his existing vehicle which broke down several years ago when the
timing chain unexpectedly snapped causing extensive damage to the engine
estimated at well over £2,000 to repair and which has since stood unused for
such a long time that the tyres have now cracked and deflated, the brakes have
seized, and mold has been growing on the interior upholstery throughout the colder winter months - or to pay for a small
replacement vehicle which Dad can use to more easily travel back and forth to
the doctors, the hospital, and to see us, without the need for exhausting
journeys by bus and train. Any additional funds raised will be put towards my Dads
ultimate goal of moving closer to where we live, permanently reducing the time
and money needed to travel back and forth.

"Thanks for taking the time to read this; I hope you
can find it in your heart to help.”

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